The student worked in a small group to create a poster that illustrated an idiom. They then used a sentence given them to infer the figurative meaning of their idiom. The students then wrote their own explanation of the literal meaning.

Explain what assessments would be done and how data would be obtained. The care plan will include nursing diagnosis, written in proper format and listed in order of priority for care, planning and goal statements which must be attainable and measureable, nursing interventions with researched rationales (reference sources will be included for each rationale), and methods and expectations for evaluation including what would constitute the goals being met, partially met, or unmet.

Basic rubric for an introductory argumentative paper on any topic. No research required but may be included if paper is based on an article. Look for the beginnings of a thesis, choosing a side and sticking with it, ability to persuade, and distinct paragraphs with supporting points. No rebuttal. Special attention paid to developing academic writing: Eliminating cliches, improving grammar, increasing vocabulary, including specific details.